noun
instrument, musical instrument
A2
Instrument: means instrument or musical instrument. In German it's neuter (das Instrument). Plural is regular 'Instrumente'. Declension examples: nominative plural die Instrumente, genitive der Instrumente. No irregular plural or gender; standard declension patterns apply. Accusative plural die Instrumente; dative plural den Instrumenten. Used for tools and musical devices.
Examples
Der Schüler übte das Instrument, weil er am Abend vorspielen musste.
The student practiced the instrument because he had to perform in the evening.
Er spielt ein Instrument in der Band.
He plays an instrument in the band.
Ein Klavier ist ein großes musikalisches Instrument.
A piano is a large musical instrument.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a violin or guitar as a clear musical instrument image
Same as English 'instrument'
das: think of a neutral instrument case labeled 'das Instrument'
Notes
Plural is 'Instrumente'. Can refer to musical instruments or tools/instruments in general.